tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post962878291493720182..comments2024-03-28T02:58:07.596-07:00Comments on Benito's Wine Reviews: 2008 Terranoble Gran Reserva CarménèreBenitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-10638715154964863522010-09-11T18:06:10.773-07:002010-09-11T18:06:10.773-07:00I think that might be it, Benito -- that bell pepp...I think that might be it, Benito -- that bell pepper/tomato leaf flavor. And if I'm remembering correctly, I've also had one that had a kind of tinny/metallic flavor. But I've never tried any of the higher-end versions, the ones I've had have for sure been in the value category. I'll step up to some pricier versions when I get a chance, and also try to find one that has another grape blended in, and see if that makes a difference. Thanks for the tip!Kimberlyhttp://wineandwalnuts.com/wordpress/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-64521145661815952112010-09-06T15:38:27.555-07:002010-09-06T15:38:27.555-07:00Kimberly,
I think this is the best inexpensive Ca...Kimberly,<br /><br />I think this is the best inexpensive Carmenere that I've had. There are some ones that are over $50, blended about half and half with Cab Sav or Merlot, and aged for a few years that are <i>amazing</i>, but a lot of the young, 100% Carmeneres are really heavy on the green bell pepper/tobacco/tomato leaf flavor. Is that what you get from it? Personally, I really like that sharp, bitter, herbal element, and liking cigars doesn't hurt either, but it's really hard to recommend to people. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-6105438851710715312010-09-06T15:25:13.429-07:002010-09-06T15:25:13.429-07:00Oh, you make it sound so good! I've tried a f...Oh, you make it sound so good! I've tried a few Carmeneres in the last 6 months or so, but I still can't find one I really like. They all seem to have some kind of weird "edge" or flavor that puts me off. Which I really can't identify.<br />But maybe I'm drinking the wrong ones, or, it's a flavor profile that doesn't really appeal to my palate. But I'm a trooper, so I'm going to keep trying Carmenere until I find one I can like! :)Kimberlyhttp://wineandwalnuts.com/wordpress/noreply@blogger.com